Asian-Inspired Crumbled Tempeh Sandwiches

These high-protein sandwiches are a wonderful plant-based meal that can be prepped ahead for a quick and easy lunch. Not a fan of tempeh or can’t eat soy? Swap it out for a can of chickpeas or cooked ground turkey!

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Asian-Inspired Crumbled Tempeh Sandwiches

Prep Time20 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 3 People

Calories: 146kcal

Author: Alyssa Rimmer

Ingredients

For the tempeh:

• ▢ 1 block tempeh
• ▢ 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• ▢ 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
• ▢ 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
• ▢ Juice of 1 lime
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ Gluten-free bread for serving

For the kale & cabbage:

• ▢ 2 cups kale torn into pieces
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cabbage
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon gluten-free tamari
• ▢ Kosher or fine sea salt to taste
• ▢ Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  Crumble tempeh with your hands into a bowl. Add peanut butter, tamari, hot sauce, lime juice, and ginger. Stir to combine.
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  In a separate mixing bowl, combine kale and cabbage. Top with lemon juice, vinegar, oil, and tamari. Massage gently with your hands, taste, and add salt and pepper, if needed.
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  Assemble the sandwiches with a layer of crumbled tempeh, then top with the kale and cabbage mixture, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Asian-Inspired Crumbled Tempeh Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 501mg21%

Potassium 380mg11%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 4510IU90%

Vitamin C 73.6mg89%

Calcium 90mg9%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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